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David Whittaker joins Thomas Carroll Group as new COO

David Whittaker joins Thomas Carroll Group as new COO

Thomas Carroll Group, an independent insurance, risk, and WealthTech group, has recently appointed esteemed insurance broker, David Whittaker, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
PremFina and MyFirst join forces to drive young drivers insurance solutions

PremFina and MyFirst join forces to drive young drivers insurance solutions

PremFina, a premium finance provider, and MyFirst, a specialist in insurance for young drivers, have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at assisting young drivers in securing the right cover.
Assurant acquires iSmash, expanding UK's premier tech repair services

Assurant acquires iSmash, expanding UK’s premier tech repair services

Assurant, a global leader in lifestyle and housing solutions, today announced the strategic acquisition of iSmash, the UK’s top independent tech repair brand.
Oka secures $10m in groundbreaking funding for carbon credit InsurTech

Oka secures $10m in groundbreaking funding for carbon credit InsurTech

Oka, a pioneering force in the carbon credit insurance market, has recently heralded the successful closure of a substantial $10m funding round.
CrashBay raises $1.25m boost for collision repair network

CrashBay raises $1.25m boost for collision repair network

CrashBay, the first digital marketplace dedicated to transforming the collision repair industry, has successfully closed a funding round of $1.25m.
Navigating the hype: Is generative AI the future of InsurTech

Navigating the hype: Is generative AI the future of InsurTech

The buzz around Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the insurance sector is undeniable. Each keynote, panel, and networking break at business conferences seem to...
The future of healthcare: How insurers are using technology to cut costs

The future of healthcare: How insurers are using technology to cut costs

Healthcare costs continue to be a major concern across the globe, with a slight dip projected in 2024, offering a glimmer of hope. dacadoo, a digital health technology platform that puts the customer engagement at the centre of business, recently explored how digital health technology can help insurers become 'affordability champions.' 
Descartes Labs acquires Geosite: A strategic move to revolutionise geospatial analytics

Descartes Labs acquires Geosite: A strategic move to revolutionise geospatial analytics

Descartes Labs, a trailblazer in geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced its acquisition of Geosite, a renowned SaaS provider known for delivering cutting-edge geospatial intelligence solutions to property and casualty insurance companies.
NEXT Insurance unveils Copilot: Revolutionising the way agents serve micro businesses

NEXT Insurance unveils Copilot: Revolutionising the way agents serve micro businesses

NEXT Insurance, a pioneer in the FinTech sector, specializes in delivering comprehensive, digital-first insurance solutions tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, NEXT Insurance has transformed the small business insurance landscape through innovative technology and customer-centric services.
Amwins and Boost Insurance innovate legal liability coverage with new technology-driven partnership

Amwins and Boost Insurance innovate legal liability coverage with new technology-driven partnership

Boost Insurance, a pioneer in the InsurTech sector, and Amwins Program Underwriters, a leading entity within Amwins’ Underwriting Division, have recently announced their collaboration. This...

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More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber risk intelligence provider KYND.

KYND reveals major SMB cyber exposure challenge for insurers

More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber...
In an era where FinTech, InsurTech, and digital banking platforms can deliver perfectly timed messages across every channel, many organisations are still struggling to get customers to engage. Despite sophisticated Customer Engagement Platforms (CEPs) from providers such as Salesforce and Twilio, communication often remains transactional. Messages arrive at the right time, yet they rarely translate into meaningful or sustained interaction.

Why InsurTech customer engagement strategies are falling short

In an era where FinTech, InsurTech, and digital banking platforms can deliver perfectly timed messages across every channel, many organisations are still struggling to...
Lemonade, the tech-first insurance company, has launched its renters insurance product in Delaware as part of its continued expansion across the United States.

Lemonade expands renters insurance to Delaware

Lemonade, the tech-first insurance company, has launched its renters insurance product in Delaware as part of its continued expansion across the United States. The move...
Top US InsurTech deals Q1 2026

Corgi secured the biggest US InsurTech deals as funding in the country rose by...

Key US InsurTech investment stats in Q1 2026: US InsurTech funding rose by 15% YoY in Q1 California continued to dominate the US InsurTech...
ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover tool to strengthen regulatory and competitive intelligence.

Standard Casualty taps ZestyAI for insurance market intelligence

ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover...
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